Castro Vaslley Adult and Carreer Education
 
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA & ACADEMIC TRANSITIONS (ABE)

Graduation November 2011
It's never too late to get your
High School Diploma or GED

You may enroll at any time for High School Diploma, GED Preparation classes, or Academic Transitions (ABE). Classroom instruction is offered as well as Independent Study and Distance Learning.
Call 886-1000 for an appointment to register.



Academic Transitions (ABE) Distance Learning:
Looking to improve your skills in math, grammar, writing, or reading? Our new
Academic Transitions (ABE) Distance Learning course allows you to work
at home on your own time. Instruction is given through weekly one-on-one
appointments with the teacher and access to school computer lab. Take-home
learning materials including workbooks, readers, CDs, and access to internet
learning programs. No registration fee! ($50 refundable cash deposit required for materials.)

High School Diploma Classroom Study:
• Registration is free!
• Do your assignments at the school.
• Work with a teacher during class time.
• Complete all the requirements for your High School Diploma.
Afternoon Classes: Monday-Thursday 4:00-6:00 pm
Evening Classes: Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-9:00 pm

High School Diploma Independent Study:
• Registration is free! ($50 refundable cash deposit required for materials)
• Work at home on your own time, independent of the school.
• Meet with your teacher once a week in an individual, personal appointment.
• Complete all the requirements for your High School Diploma.

CVACE DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma *
English 40 Units
Mathematics 10 Units
Algebra 10 Units
Science 20 Units
Social Science 15 Units
U.S. History 10 Units
Fine Arts 10 Units
U.S. Government 5 Units
Economics 5 Units
Health 5 Units
CAHSEE Prep or Career
Development 5 Units
Electives 45 Units
TOTAL 190 Units
* Students must pass the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)

Credit Recovery-Concurrent Enrollment for High School Students:
• High school students seeking “make-up” credit may enroll concurrently in the adult school after meeting with a high school counselor and parent/caregiver to obtain a release form. Only Castro Valley High School and Redwood High School students are admitted. Students should call for an appointment to meet with the
Adult School Assistant Principal, Susan Passeggi, at 886-1000.

GED

New GED Test Prep Class
This hybrid class allows GED Distance Learning students to come to Room 1
GED Lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for a daily
mini math or writing lesson, work on your individual subjects, as well as use
the GED computer software to improve skills. The instructor will be available
to work with students individually and in small groups. Registration is free!
($50 refundable cash deposit required for materials)


GED Classroom Study:
• Registration is free!
• Receive assistance in reviewing English, Reading, Writing, Math, Social
Studies and Science for the GED.
Evening Classes: Tuesday/Thursday 6:30-9:00 pm


Distance Learning GED Preparation:
• Registration is free! ($50 refundable cash deposit required for materials)
• Work at home on your own time.
• Learning materials include videos, DVD, cassette tapes, books, software,
and assignment guides.
• Meet with your teacher once a week in a personal appointment.


GED Testing

 

TEACHERS:
Brian Berry
Diana Gee-Calingo
Toni Kelly
Carolyn Lee
Xenia Lal
Megan Morgan
Melissa Nering
Diana Nohr
Susan Pease
Ruth Rosenthal
Linda Sandsmark
Sharon Travers